Legendary actor Gene Hackman, 95, and his wife Betsy Arakawa, 63, were found dead
in their Santa Fe home. Authorities are investigating but suspect no foul play.
Hackman was in a mudroom, and Arakawa was in a bathroom near a space heater, with
pills scattered nearby. Hackman’s daughter suspects toxic fumes, possibly carbon monoxide,
A gas company is assisting, as reports indicate the couple had been deceased for some time.
Hackman, a two-time Oscar winner, starred in over 80 films before retiring in 2004
to write novels. He and Arakawa, a retired pianist, had been married since 1991.
The entertainment world mourns their loss
